1. Professor Michael J. Losacco CIS 1150 – Introduction to Computer Information Systems Information Technology, the Internet, and You Chapter 1

2. Chapter1 2/19 Overview Explain Information System Parts Distinguish Software Types Define Application Types Identify Computer Types Describe Different Types of Hardware Describe Different File Types Explain Computer Connectivity Explain the Internet Explain Cloud Computing

3. Chapter1 3/19 Introduction Notable Technology Prognostications “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943 “Computers in the future may weigh no more than one and a half tons.” Popular Mechanics, 1949 “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” Ken Olson, President of DEC, 1977

4. Chapter1 4/19 Introduction Computer Use Everywhere Impact Virtually Everyone Creation, Collection, Dissemination Price/Power Competition

5. Chapter1 5/19 Introduction Computer Competency Popular Application Packages Internet Parts of an Information System Wireless Revolution

6. Chapter1 6/19 Information Systems People AKA End Users Procedures Guidelines for Hardware & Software Use Software Step-by-step Instructions for Computer Hardware Processes Data to Create Information

7. Chapter1 7/19 Information Systems Data Raw, Unprocessed Facts Connectivity Share Information with Other Users

8. Chapter1 8/19 People Most Important Part of System Uses Business Education Entertainment

9. Chapter1 9/19 Software AKA Program Series of Instructions Tells Computer What to Do

10. Chapter1 10/19 Software Systems Software Operates in “Background” Manages Computer Internal Resources Operating System Coordinates Resources Provides User Interface (UI) Runs Applications Utilities Device Drivers

11. Chapter1 11/19 Software Application Software Performs Tasks for End Users General Purpose Specialized Focused on Specific Occupations Mobile Designed for Smartphones, Tablets

12. Chapter1 12/19 Hardware Computer Types Supercomputer Most Powerful Mainframe Accommodates Thousands of Users Servers Networked Environments

13. Chapter1 13/19 Hardware Computer Types Microcomputers Most Widely Used Desktop Notebook Tablet Handheld

14. Chapter1 14/19 Hardware Platform Comparison

15. Chapter1 15/19 Hardware Microcomputer Hardware System Unit Processor Memory Input/Output Keyboard / Mouse Monitor / Printer

16. Chapter1 16/19 Hardware Microcomputer Hardware Secondary Storage Hard Disk USB Communication Modem

17. Chapter1 17/19 Data Raw, Unprocessed Facts Text Numbers Images Sounds Stored Electronically in Files Used as Input for System Unit

18. Chapter1 18/19 Connectivity Sharing Info with Other Computers Wireless Revolution Network Communications System Connects Two or More Computers Internet Web Multimedia Interface to Internet Resources Cloud Computing Shift Activities from User's Computer to Internet

19. Chapter1 19/19 Jobs Highest Starting Wages by College Majors